Digital Editor, Video Content (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

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Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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Please note this is a one-year contract position with the possibility of renewal.

Are you passionate about homegrown television and drama? Do you have a track record of creating dynamic digital and video content for the entertainment industry? Can you blend bold creativity with a sharp eye for detail to turn emerging trends into standout digital experiences? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Digital Editor, Video Content, you will work within the Digital Television team to showcase entertainment programming, produce engaging promotional material, and maximize content reach and discoverability. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Content, Productions, Content Marketing, Programming, Marketing & Communications and Promotion teams.

Key Tasks:

• Stay current on TV industry news and Radio-Canada’s full programming lineup.
• Review and select content, and determine its layout and sequencing.
• Adapt video formats for publication on Radio-Canada platforms.
• Attend story meetings. Pitch ideas and concepts, and provide editorial input.
• Research, gather, curate and verify information from various sources.
• Source, license or commission images. Take still photos as needed.
• Write engaging, informative and promotional copy, tailoring the style to each specific platform.
• Update the content of the site or section.
• Proofread and edit your own copy and assist colleagues with theirs as needed.
• Monitor the progress of ongoing digital projects as required.
• Carry out all other related tasks as assigned.
  

This is a hybrid role blending in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Two (2) or more years’ relevant experience.

Skills:

• Interest in and deep understanding of the Canadian French-language television industry.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Suite editing software (Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Comfort and proficiency in creating visual content using Adobe Express.
• Strong ability to use media processing tools.
• Robust knowledge of SEO best practices for digital content.
• Solid writing skills (including gender-neutral language) and excellent command of written French.
• Strong grasp of copywriting, visual storytelling and pacing, and digital content best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high standards for work quality.
• Independent, proactive mindset.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete the following:

• Theoretical test.
• Interview.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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